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Oakland Tribunei
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Oakland, California
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OAKLAND TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1932 3 GOING FLYING CITY DIVIDED saps, 83, pioneer )M Salvation Army work, who died in a Houston hospital. For a number' of years he was editor df the eastern and western editions of the War Cry, Salvation Army newspaper, published in New York and Sa i sion of the Golcen Gate Council ot Lions Clubs to be -held on February at Hayward, according to John Miller, president of the Richmond club. The council includes dens in San Francisco, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Pioneer Salvation Army Man Buried HOUSTON. Texas, Dec.

1. (CP) Funeral services were held yesterday for Major John E. T. Mil- Richmond Lions to Make Hayward Visit RICHMOND. Dec.

1. Several members of the Richmond Lions Club are planning to attend a ses 1 ON 1 PLAN TINT IF GILSTRAP URGED 01 GRAND JIM i i I.MflGNINStTO. Grant Avenue at Geary Broadway at 20th, Oakland Di-irict Attorney Aeainst Oil Man Who Fortified Hills Holdings Winter just starting -but Moore offers 3 Sizzling OVERCOAT Them "Tull" Than "Citcli Them The proposed sale or leasing of Oakland's municipal zoo has caused Iette-R of approval and disapproval to be sent to the park department, according to Superintendent I.ee Kerfoot. who Fays that opinion seems to be equally divided. One letter, signed hv V.

1. Grant declares that Oakland is a growing city and "the sale of a public institution like the zoo is a backward, not a forward step." even though It is admitted that the zoo is not yet a complete collection. The writer declared that the cost of maintaining the zoo is "insignificant compared to the advantages." Exactly opposite was a letter signed" by E. H. Kewig.

who declares that he owns property near the zoo. Uewig declared that it is "a detriment to the development of the district," and advised the park department to (ret rid of "this nuisance" as soon as possible. It rp Lear hem The New Non-Run Hosiery Indiclment' of Austin M. flll-trap. I.ivermorp hills oil prospector, and Harry his associate, was sought before the Alameda County Grand Jury today by District 'Attorney Earl Warren, fiilstrap and are already accused of si'and theft and violating the orporate securities act.

The Indictment would bring Gil-strap's case directly into the superior, court for trialeliminatinK a police court heiriuR. Gilstrap's holdings in the Pass arpa 0f jhe l.ivermore Hills, which ho had fortified with pits, hnrbed wire entangle-nients and wnt.ih towers, were raided 25 by deputy sheriffs VollowiiiK issuance of a com-I'lainl against him. The complaint was signed by W. A. Riggs, S3 1 Knst Fourteenth Klreet, who in A Kerfoot said the department will sell or lease the zoo as soon as it gets a good offer.

One offer has already been received but it is declared to be unsatisfactory since it would only mean a. partial sale. .35 That Everyone's Talking slbout Tax Collections in Walnut Creek Gain WAI.NFT Dec. 1. -Tax collections this November are a trifle ahead of this time last year and no water services have been discontinued for non-payment of bills, City Treasurer Frank A.

Marshall said today: The collections to date total approximately vested fn inn the Cilstrnp oil seeking project. Gilslrap oxplaineil the erection oi harrier to his drilling lands wiih prompted by a-llegeil attempts $1 200 as compared to fills for this time last year. They can't run no matter what you 'do to them they're the improvement you've been awaiting for years hosiery that is absolutely run-proof. It can't run in any direction. You'll like the fabric, too it's so sheer and fine looking.

Non-run hosiery is a permanent investment instead of a current expense. Main Floor iVa lues! There'll be no "back-seat flying" in this family. Mrs. Joan Patrecia Andrews, 'has persuaded her husband, Jerry Andrews, veteran Oakland airman, to give her flying lessons so she can pilot her own plane. She hopes to win her pilot's license soon.

TRIBUNE photo. I.MflGNIrUra BROADWAY AT 20TH. OAKLAND of rival oil companies to wreck his derrick equipment and paralyze operations nt the she. The deputies seized an arsenal of guns and ammunition during their raid. Complaint against Gilslrap and involves the sale of drilling rights on the Johnson range in the l.ivermore Valley, allegedly without a permit from the State Corporation Commissioner, and after I be Supreme Court had decided Gilslrap had no lease right to the property.

The leased lands were owned by Mrs. Annie T. Johnson of Wife of Oakland Airman Learning to Fly Own Plane I.MflGNIN&CO. Broadway at 20th, Oakland A wife's place is by hor hus-vate pilot's license soon. "Then I II he able to borrow the family piano some afternoon.

Maybe he'll even give me a Job fixing his plane." she said. The Andrews were married here last March. Following their wedding they made flying honeymoon lour of Southern California. Andrews ha been flying here since 11127. Throve years ago he was the hero of a spectacular landing effected safely In the bay when the engine dropped out of his plane as he was flying to Alameda Air-purt band's side, believes Mrs.

Joan Fa-tricia Andrews, of 14n0 Alice Street. Jloing Ihe wife of Jerry Andrews. Oakland flier, Mrs. Andrews be-llves she should be equally at home in the air as in the kitchen. That's why she visits the Ray Airdrome In Alameda every day.

Mrs. Andrews is learning all about "loops and things" with friend husband acting as her flying Instruc-lor. She holds a student flier's permit and hopes to win her pri- III All by Hart U. C. Graduate Wins Life Saving Trophy 1 Dec.

1 Fen Xoxes. Fnivorsity of California graduate, is the permanent possessor of the Schelley Challenge cup of the Fniversity of California Red Cross Life Savings Corps as a result of his victory in the fifth annual life saving contest of the corps. Noyes won permanent possession of the trophy through a third run-secutive victory. During the contest 0 3 men students of the university qualified as life savers and won Red Cross emblems and mm DON'T LET CHRISTMAS SNEAK UP ON YOU! chaff ncr Marx lllfcZ7 Newspapers Classed First As Media for Advertising SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.

Newspapers occupy the position of first Importance among advertising media, Maurice. Hyde, sales manager of O'Connor-Moffalt Com declared in an address be- pany, Patous "Invitation" Gift Perfume i()0 Starting at An exquisite perfume masterpiece created by Jean Patou, the great Parisian designer a fragrance to intrigue the fairest lady on your gift list in lovely bottles Perfumes Main Float If You Want a Really Fine Gifl the Place In Get It! CHARTER BALKS SCOTCHY TWEED fore the San Francisco Advertising (Tub. "I place, newspapers first In classifying media," he said. "I do not believe the time will ever come when this important community institution will lose its position at the head of products fwUiortising conveyances. To me it is a nSyntuul-ly beneficial alliance the retail store and the newspaper and the results of the combination are more far-reaching than just next day returiiR rom advertisements." Hyde also interpreted his views of what retail ad vert fsing should be expected to accomplish.

"I do po believe it is the function of retail advertising to create a demand," he said. "Bather, it f-hMib annntiiice merchandise fur uhich a demand is already apparent. The store besl able to sense the wants of the public and fill them must satisfactorily will be the most successful." Ml DUSTER Drama Guild Will Hold Swim, Dance Sponsored by members of the Y. V. C.

A. Drama Guild, the V. W. C. all-association Christmas swim and dance will be held tomorrow night in the auditorium of the Central Association Building, 1515 Webster Street, Mrs.

Alice Sedgwick, director of the guild, announced today. Miss Catherine Roach Is chairman of the dance arrangements committee, she Is assisted by Clara Marchus, Miss Angie Deltosa, Miss Frances Kyan and Miss Aftmi Donahey. Col. Griffin, of S. Will Leave Army SAX FHANC1SCO, lee.

Colonel Frank J. Griffin, Siirnal Corps. S. today had retired from active dutu-ln the army after four months ot physical disability incurred In line of duty. I hiring the World War he had charge of all carrier pigeon activities.

He also served in the Hawaiian department and was once in charge of the Washington-Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph Company. lie abandoned a legal practice to enlist In October, 1 1 7. Y. W. Membership Committee to Meet The memborsh I committee of Will your Christmas be peaceful as well as joyous, 01 will it be a mad rush of getting a knick-knack for Uncle Benny and a gadget for Cousin Grace? Just in case you don't know it xhere are only twenty more shopping days till Christmas! A FEW TIMELY SUGGESTIONS Imported handkerchiefs from 50c Perfumes fom 1.59 Exquisite lingerie from 3.95 Hosiery fom 75c Gift hags from 2.95 Flapjack compacts from 3.95 Fine sweaters from 3.95 Christmas notes a box 1.00 rough, burly tweeds that can stand being treated rough loose raglan belted styles tan, also grey mixtures fine for showers or shivers I.MflGNIN&CU.

Broadway at 20th, i I i SAX KlIAXf'jsrft, )pc. 1. A iniifliit linlwef'n Mnto tho ni-'U rjfy rhnrlpr in-niMvnLdf Dr. Jnsoph Mmw flu inn, supfrinN-nrlnnt nf rlionls, pvii should tho prnnd Jury rprorn-rii'nd it. This w.ih yrr-n hy uhscrvcrs from rf: rity Mtornpy'K offirp today hm tho jury propn rot! to un-ft Inn Ik ht.

nd ninkf its imi 1 report on thf prohn of school mailers, A majority of tho Jury fmliorn, it lias lioori disclosed, favor adoption of a rocorii nif nJnt ion hat. fhvinn he discharged with fo'vr of his subordinates H. M. MonVop, secret ry of I he boa rd of ed iirVx inn Irving W. Fnow, assistant director of personnel; Walter Nolfin, deputy superintendent, and John C.

MeOlnde, deputy superintendent. The conflict, which Is brine studied today in the city attorney's office, lies in the tenure Vffice. Tho new city charter says the superintendent serves "at the pleasure of the board of education," which means he can be removed at any time, But Hie state law fixes the term of county superintendent of schools nt four years, whb would givf1 Gwinn two more years to serve. OLD I ATKRMTY CM II SALEM, Mass. -The Fraternity Club, believed to be the oldest boys' club in America, was founded here in 1 810.

the V. W. C. A. will hold Its December tea in the lobby of the Central Association Building, 1313 Webster Street, Sunday.

A musical program has been arranged by Mrs. Jennie Ueid, chairman. Those who will participate are Orin Fadel, tenor; Theodore Bell Smith, whistler; Mrs. Jennie Reld, soprano, and Mrs. Orin Fadel, accompanist.

OT I'M KILLS YOl Tir EXLTKR, Dec. Charles Kemp, 1ft. farm worker, was shot and killed here today by Frank Klrkman, Fporinl policeman, when he allegedly attempted to flee fro marrest on a drunkenness tharge. A ROUND knitted not woven; that's why it's warm and wrinkleproof smart herringbone patterns warmthful and weightless belted, also plain models LUCKY STRIKE notCamel's but They Satisfy so fleecy warm that there's Not a Cough in a Carload MKDMIEY Your Mtcst Friend in Time of Need! Utterly Bewitching These New Hats to Wear "After Six" 50 single, also double breasteds tan, grey, blue, brown, oxford 1000 12 You can use our service when-ever you need money and thereby save yourself the embarrassment of asking for help from your friends. You may choose a monthly repayment plan to suit your income.

PORTLAND $100 ROUND IHr" plus STATEROOM accommodations AND ALL loo ROUND I A IS IV" trip LOS ANGELES $lAOO ROUND i JL plus. STAT! ROOM accommodations AND ALL tjioo rounp Ml Alt 0 TRIP STATEROOM Accommodations MEALS MOORE 475 Fourteenth St To meet that difficult problem of what to wear out in the world after six for finncx JJi theater, and dancing, we present the dinner hat a mere nothing of satin and maline or strips deftly bound together with a wisp of net, or a little veil with an air of mystery all its own. Open from 9 a. m. to 6 p.

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